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Illawong
Another fine Sutherland craglet, located opposite number 31 Redman Ave, Illawong.
The crag faces primarily south, so it isn't such a good choice on cold winters days (it also tends to be a bit damp
right through winter). It's a good destination in summer, however.
The guide for the area is the newly published Sun, Surf and Sandstone
online guide book. This crag is described here.
Climbs described left to right (facing the cliff).
Pissing With the Wind 10m 18
Will be better once more of the loose rock lower down is knocked off. Strenuous past all three FHs, then a doddle up
the slab above (dodgy BR). Double BB belay.
Skin 10m 21
The left hand route on the good looking bulgy grey slab. Crux is past the first FH, but the climbing remains engaging
and delicate right to the anchors. 3 FHs to triple BB belay (above B).
Bulges 10m 17
The right hand route on the slab. Head up the slab, staying off the arete. 3 BRs to triple BB belay.
Shlonging the Nurse 8m 12
The obvious flake on the wall right of the slab. Natural pro.
Dodgy Bolt 8m 18
Thin and contrived. Stay left of the vague seam in the middle of the wall. 4 BRs to double BB belay right on top
of the cliff (possible to lower off at the first ledge, but difficult to retrieve gear).
Flaky 8m 15
Follow 4 BRs up the wall just right of the vague seam. 1st BR looks dodgy. Belay as for DB.
Troada 8m 14
Move up and right across wall then straight up. 4 BRs to belay as for DB.
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